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Tree Climbing Kit Builder
Build a complete tree climbing gear kit for moving rope (MRS/DdRT), stationary rope (SRS/SRT) or spur removals, sized to your budget, then add it to your cart.
Typical prices. Every piece of life-support gear must be compatible with the rest of your system, inspected before use, and used by a trained climber following the manufacturer's instructions.
How the kit builder chooses gear
Every climbing system needs the same backbone: a saddle, a life-support rope, a way to ascend and descend on it, a secondary attachment (lanyard), connectors and a helmet. What changes between systems is the device in the middle. Moving rope (MRS, also called DdRT) runs a friction hitch or mechanical device on a doubled line over a branch union. Stationary rope (SRS, or SRT) anchors one end and climbs or descends a single line with a rope wrench or mechanical device, which usually means ascenders too.
The builder fills each slot from the store, picking budget, mid-range or pro options depending on where you set the slider, and keeps a running total against your budget so you can see where the money goes.
Before you climb on any of it
Life-support gear has to be compatible: rope diameter must suit the hitch cord or device, connectors must be rated and auto-locking, and everything must be inspected before each climb. Get trained by a qualified climber, read the manufacturer instructions for every component and work to ANSI Z133. The kit builder is a shopping aid, not a substitute for that training.
Common questions
What is the difference between MRS and SRS climbing?
MRS (moving rope system, or DdRT) runs the rope over a branch and back to the climber, so you pull yourself up on a doubled line with roughly 2:1 advantage. SRS (stationary rope system, or SRT) anchors the rope and the climber moves along a single fixed line, which is faster for ascending but needs different devices.
Do I need spurs for pruning?
No. Climbing spurs are for removals only. Spiking a tree you intend to keep wounds it, and ANSI Z133 and good practice both say to climb pruning jobs on rope.